How many flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 2.8% of flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are non-stop. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing 90 days is 1. Travelers should anticipate that most journeys will include a connection.

How long is the flight from Ningbo to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Ningbo to Shanghai typically takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 150 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging about 7 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differing travel times when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Ningbo to Shanghai flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good value occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these frequent changes and potentially secure a favorable fare across the trailing 30 days.

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NGB - Shanghai
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Ningbo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

A typical journey from Ningbo to Shanghai takes about 8h 30m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that are not direct, which are common on this route. The overall distance between Ningbo and Shanghai is 150 km, classifying it as a short-haul route.

When looking for cheap flights from Ningbo to Shanghai, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $215–$499, with a median of $327. Currently, about 7% of recent fares are considered a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai is often in September, with a median fare of $200. Other affordable months include July, where the median fare is $209, and November, with a median fare of $212.

Most itineraries from Ningbo to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 2.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Ningbo to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥955 - CN¥1,380

Prices for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between CNY955 and CNY1380. The current lowest deal is CNY778 with Shanghai Airlines, for travel from Nov 24-Nov 30.

now CN¥778

Low CN¥955

High CN¥1,380

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from NGB to SHA is September, with a median price of $200. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $548. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥200

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥548

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ningbo to Shanghai

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,296

CN¥899

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,697

CN¥1,362

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥870

CN¥805

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥870

CN¥805

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,958

CN¥1,201

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,086

CN¥1,623

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

2 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 28

CN¥2,736 → CN¥1,336

51%

14 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 27

CN¥2,403 → CN¥1,302

46%

6 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 22

CN¥2,163 → CN¥1,141

47%

14 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 23

CN¥1,959 → CN¥1,201

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Ningbo to Shanghai are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September, July, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 30m

The median flight duration from Ningbo to Shanghai is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.8% of recent flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights

Shanghai Airlines has offered direct flights on this route in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Ningbo main airports to depart from

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Cheapest

Fly from Ningbo Lishe International for a direct route to Shanghai.

📍 ~9 km from Ningbo city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥779

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥780

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Shanghai, China

70% AI deal score

$1,608

$988

Save $620

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Sep 25

Shanghai, China

49% AI deal score

$1,418

$971

Save $447

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Sep 24

Shanghai, China

49% AI deal score

$1,416

$971

Save $445

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Dec 25

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,401

$1,038

Save $363

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Dec 25

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,431

$1,067

Save $364

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Dec 22

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,374

$1,074

Save $300

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Dec 25

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,402

$1,079

Save $323

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Sep 21

Shanghai, China

47% AI deal score

$1,503

$1,093

Save $410

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Dec 22

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,303

$1,038

Save $265

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Dec 22

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,310

$1,067

Save $243

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Dec 18

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,298

$1,074

Save $224

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $260. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $423. For those planning ahead, booking more than two months in advance generally yields better value across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Ningbo to Shanghai is considered to be around $215 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $327. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $499 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the $215 threshold typically indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, September has shown to be one of the cheapest months to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai, with a median price of $200. July also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $209. While November's median price of $212 is also relatively low, the annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days is $327, indicating these months offer significant savings.

Ningbo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Ningbo to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥955 - CN¥1,380

Prices for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between CNY955 and CNY1380. The current lowest deal is CNY778 with Shanghai Airlines, for travel from Nov 24-Nov 30.

now CN¥778

Low CN¥955

High CN¥1,380

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

September

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥200

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥548

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ningbo to Shanghai

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,296

CN¥899

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,697

CN¥1,362

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥870

CN¥805

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥870

CN¥805

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,958

CN¥1,201

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,086

CN¥1,623

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

2 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 28

CN¥2,736 → CN¥1,336

51%

14 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 27

CN¥2,403 → CN¥1,302

46%

6 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 22

CN¥2,163 → CN¥1,141

47%

14 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 23

CN¥1,959 → CN¥1,201

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Ningbo to Shanghai are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September, July, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 30m

The median flight duration from Ningbo to Shanghai is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.8% of recent flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights

Shanghai Airlines has offered direct flights on this route in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Ningbo main airports to depart from

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Cheapest

Fly from Ningbo Lishe International for a direct route to Shanghai.

📍 ~9 km from Ningbo city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥779

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥780

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,298

$1,074

Save $224

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Ningbo to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Ningbo to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Median flight time is 8h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Ningbo main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Ningbo to Shanghai tickets?

How much should a flight from Ningbo to Shanghai cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Ningbo to Shanghai?

How many flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Ningbo to Shanghai?

Should I set a price alert for Ningbo to Shanghai flights?

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Ningbo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Ningbo to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Ningbo to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Median flight time is 8h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Ningbo main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Sep 18

Sep 18

Sep 25

Sep 24

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 22

Dec 25

Sep 21

Dec 22

Dec 22

Dec 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Ningbo to Shanghai tickets?

How much should a flight from Ningbo to Shanghai cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Ningbo to Shanghai?